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"Many producers took advantage of our summer like conditions and planted significant acres of corn. The response to mid April plantings in the past several seasons has been good to excellent resulting in high yields and early crop maturity. In general, this should have a positive impact on corn production and yields throughout the state."

"The goal of planting corn is to achieve adequate emergence with uniform spacing and emergence time. Thus plant spacing variability and differences in emergence should be limited as much as possible. Attention to detail is especially critical in no-till conditions."

"As we move into mid May, now is the time to monitor corn and soybean fields for emergence, weed and insect control issues. In many parts of the state, conditions for planting were excellent in mid to late April and many growers took advantage of this to get most of their corn planted."

"Aug. 7--A proposed ethanol plant in Franklin County has generated its own version of the Mason-Dixon Line. Those who support it believe the plant will help the local economy and contribute to the nation's efforts to conserve fossil fuels."

"Paying attention to the details of winter wheat planting guidelines is a key factor in maximizing the yield potential of this crop. Much of the yield potential of wheat is based on decisions made at planting."

"A team of plant biologists has discovered an overlooked genetic key to growing plants that are more productive, more drought-resistant and better able to grow in soils low in nutrients. Their findings may prompt biology textbook changes and have implications for increased world food production and global reforestation efforts. The findings are particularly relevant for farmers in areas prone to "

"NEW OXFORD — A locally raised tom turkey may not carry the corporate brand into future Thanksgiving roasting pans. A group of turkey growers wants to build their own processing plant or buy the Pilgrim's Pride turkey processing plant in New Oxford."

"After nine months of construction, Wenger’s Expelled Soybean Processing Plant will begin operating in early April. The plant located at 271 Heisey Quarry Road in Rheems will process 20,000 bushels of soybeans per week and operate on a 7-day schedule. An open house is scheduled for Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. "

"Pennsylvania farmers intend to plant more acres of soybeans this spring and planted more acres of winter wheat last fall than a year ago, according to the Pennsylvania field office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service."